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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Bayahíbe, a municipal district of San Rafael del Yuma in La Altagracia, on the Caribbean about 16 km east of La Romana. Founded in 1874 as a fishing village by Juan Brito. 1 24
Population
5,618 at the 10 November 2022 census (2,838 men and 2,780 women), up from 2,260 in 2010. City Population marks the 2022 figures as final. 2
Internet Speed
Claro lists fiber in the sectors Bayahíbe Rural and Cadaqués Caribe, with symmetric plans where that network has been built. The operator page does not publish a Bayahíbe speed test. 5
Currency & Banking
Dominican peso (DOP). BCRD venta at the 21 Oct 2026 close was RD$61.3699 per US$1, the reference through 22 Oct 2026. This city's cost file still uses the country-prep rate of RD$61.8322. US dollars are accepted in tourist zones; check which currency a price is in. 4 14
Tap Water
Not drinkable. Use bottled or boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth. Wikivoyage says to skip ice except where a hotel or restaurant makes it from treated water. 3 4
Power
110 V, 60 Hz, plug types A and B (NEMA 1-15 and 5-15). 4
SIM Card
Claro, Altice and Viva. Claro prepaid is contract-free. Libre Plus is 2 GB for 1 day, 5 GB for 3 days, 8 GB for 5 days and 12 GB for 7 days; Libre is 1, 3, 6 and 8 GB on those lengths. Buy packs in Mi Claro or by dialing *112#. The peso prices did not render on 22 Oct 2026. 4 6 13
Banking for Expats
Wikivoyage names Banco de Reservas, Banco Popular, Scotiabank and Banco León, and says to withdraw pesos at an ATM. The German Bayahíbe page lists Banreservas at Calle Juan Brito 37 (hours on that page are undated). 4 16
Accommodation
Bayahibe Village (Carr. Principal) lists a 45 m² king room at US$54 a night. On the beach, Conectate (4 Feb 2026) lists Hilton La Romana and Dreams Dominicus, both all-inclusive on Playa Bayahíbe. 24 31
Cashless Friendly
Partial. Hotels and larger restaurants take cards and often US dollars; bills add 18% ITBIS and often 10% service. Guaguas and small shops are cash. 4
Short Term Rentals
Bayahibe Village publishes rooms on its own booking site, including the US$54 king room. The Dominicus beach is lined with all-inclusive resorts rather than a separate apartment agency. 22 31
Budget Accommodation
The lowest rate found on a live booking page is Bayahibe Village's 45 m² king room at US$54 a night. No dorm or hostel tariff was found. 31
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The fishing village, a short walk to Playa Bayahíbe and the Saona pier. Playa Dominicus, about 3 miles away, is the resort beach. 1 22
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The village is the walkable base, and there is no coworking space. Claro lists fiber in Bayahíbe Rural and Cadaqués Caribe. Dominicus is a resort strip, not a work neighborhood. 5 22

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking operator was found in Bayahíbe. Claro lists fiber at Cadaqués Caribe and Bayahíbe Rural, so remote work is from lodging. 5

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber's city page covers La Romana, about 20 minutes west, and does not list Bayahíbe. The German guide lists the tourist taxi syndicate Sichotubared at Calle T. Cedeño 30, tel +1 809 833-0059 (entry undated). 16 22 26
Best Beach Nearby
Playa Bayahíbe, the public beach, is under a mile from the village. Playa Dominicus, about 3 miles away, is Blue Flag certified. 1 22
Top Regional Airline
Arajet flies from Punta Cana (PUJ) and Las Américas (SDQ) and has no domestic flights. PUJ is about an hour from Bayahíbe; La Romana airport is about 20 minutes. 22 25
Top International Airline
Punta Cana (PUJ), about an hour by road, is the international airport on RD-3. La Romana International is the closer field, about 20 minutes. A foreign carrier's current timetable was not opened. 22 23
Highway Access
RD-3 (Autopista del Coral east of La Romana) has the Carretera Bayahíbe exit at km 8. The road runs Santo Domingo–La Romana–Bayahíbe–Punta Cana. Tourism puts La Romana at about 20 minutes and Punta Cana at about an hour. 22 23
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no passenger railway. English Wikivoyage says take Romana Express from Santo Domingo (near Parque Enriquillo) or a bus to La Romana and then on to Bayahíbe. The Santo Domingo bus was about US$6 in 2019. 15
Public Transport Passes
No pass. Pay the guagua driver in cash. Wikivoyage's national range is RD$100–150 for a 1–2 hour ride; the 2019 Santo Domingo–Bayahíbe bus was about US$6. 4 15
Regional Travel
La Romana is about 16 km and 20 minutes west. Punta Cana is about an hour east on RD-3. Santo Domingo is the same highway, by bus via La Romana or Romana Express. 1 15 22 23

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
No hospital in the village. In La Romana, about 20 minutes: Clínica Canela, Ave. Libertad 44, 809-556-3135 (emergency 809-813-3155), and Centro Médico Central Romana, Batey 1, 809-523-8695, an 84-bed hospital with an emergency department and a 24-hour pharmacy. 17 18 22
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Hilton La Romana, on Playa Bayahíbe, lists a gym for guests (Conectate, 4 Feb 2026). No public gym with a monthly price was found in the village. 24

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Uber Eats delivers in La Romana, about 20 minutes away. Uber's city page does not list Bayahíbe, so do not count on delivery inside the village. 22 26
Best Local Dish to Try
The village restaurants are seafood houses. The national plate is la bandera (rice, red beans and meat); a common breakfast is tres golpes with mangú. 4 24
Affordable Shopping Spots
The village has small shops and souvenir stalls. Bigger shopping is in La Romana. Altos de Chavón, inside Casa de Campo, holds an artisan market on the last Saturday of the month, 10:00–16:00; day entry is limited to resort guests, residents and booked visits. 16 19 22
Bar/Nightlife Area
The tourism board points to nightlife in Dominicus and the surrounding resorts, plus the village restaurants and bars by the harbor. There is no separate club street. 16 22
Local Brewery
No brewery in Bayahíbe. The beer on sale is Presidente, launched in 1935 by Cervecería Nacional Dominicana, which also brews Bohemia, The One and Brahma. 29 30
Wine Bars
No wine bar was found in the village. The nearest listed dining rooms are at Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo: La Piazzetta (Italian) and Chilango Taqueria. 19
Street Food Stalls
The tourism board points visitors to local restaurants and artisan shops in the fishing village. A named stall with a current price was not found. 22
Popular International Cuisine
La Piazzetta (Italian) and Chilango Taqueria overlook the square at Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo, La Romana. Day access is limited to resort guests, residents and ticketed visits. 19

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Parroquia Divina Pastora, the wooden church by the pier (consecrated 1925), Playa Bayahíbe, and the boats to Saona. The national flower is the Bayahíbe rose (Leuenbergeria quisqueyana, formerly Pereskia quisqueyana), named in Law 146-11. 20 21 22
Museums & Art Venues
Museo Arqueológico Regional at Altos de Chavón holds more than 3,000 pieces, Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–17:00, phone 809-523-8554. Educational visits are US$4 (private) or US$2 (public schools); ordinary day entry is limited. 19
Historical Sites
Padre Nuestro, a freshwater cave in Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, is the cave the tourism board names. The German guide also lists Cueva del Puente and Cueva José María near Guaraguao, inside the same park. 16 22
Religious Sites
Parroquia Divina Pastora, all-wood church consecrated in 1925 beside the bay, with a 1954 painting of the Virgin; phone (829) 267-4751. St Stanislaus at Altos de Chavón has Mass on Saturday at 17:00 and Sunday at 18:00. 19 20
Annual Events
Fiestas patronales for the Divina Pastora run from 24 April to 2 May, with masses, parades and shows, according to the municipal culture page. Conectate dates the feast to 26 April. 21 24
Cultural Districts
The walkable center is the fishing village around the pier and the wooden church. The other cultural stop is Altos de Chavón, a 16th-century-style village inside Casa de Campo, about 20 minutes away, with limited day access. 19 20 22
Theater Venues
Altos de Chavón amphitheater, 5,000 seats, opened in 1982 with Frank Sinatra. Concertgoers who are not staying at Casa de Campo show a ticket at the gate. 19
Local Markets
Altos de Chavón Market, last Saturday of the month, 10:00–16:00, for crafts and food. In the village, souvenir and artisan shops sit by the waterfront. 19 22
Music Scene
The amphitheater at Altos de Chavón books large concerts, and Casa de Campo says many of the village bars there add live music after dark. The April patronales include bands and folkloric shows. 19 21
Art Galleries
Altos de Chavón Art Gallery, Monday–Saturday 10:00–21:00, closed Sunday. The pottery, weaving and silkscreen workshops on the same streets are open to visitors who can enter the resort. 19
Historic Buildings
Parroquia Divina Pastora, consecrated in 1925, built entirely of wood brought from Florida, beside the main pier with a view of the bay. 20
Local Heritage
A fishing village founded in 1874 by Juan Brito, with a Taíno place-name, the Divina Pastora as patroness, and the Bayahíbe rose as the national flower since Law 146-11 (12 July 2011). 1 21 24

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, reached by boat from the Bayahíbe pier: Saona Island, Catalina Island and the Palmilla sandbank. Padre Nuestro cave is a freshwater cenote in the park. 22
National Parks Nearby
Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, still called Parque Nacional del Este on older maps, lies between Bayahíbe and Boca de Yuma. Saona and Catalina are inside it. The German guide says it was created in 1975 and that the mainland trails need a guide. 16 22
Cycling/Walking Paths
The tourism board lists ecological trails and Padre Nuestro cave inside Cotubanamá. SeavisTours, Carr a Bayahíbe, +1 829 714 4947, runs guided park, Saona and Catalina trips. No marked village bike lane was found. 22 32
Scenic Viewpoints
The wooden church and its rose garden look over the bay. Altos de Chavón, inside Casa de Campo, looks down on the Chavón River. 19 20
Birdwatching Locations
Mangroves in Cotubanamá hold frigatebirds, pelicans and herons. The German guide says the park has more than 110 bird species; that page does not date the count. 16

Other Services and Amenities

Language Classes
No language school was found in Bayahíbe. Wikivoyage places Spanish courses in the major cities and on the north coast. 4
Libraries & Study Spots
No public library was found. The nearest catalogued collection is the Altos de Chavón archaeological museum (Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–17:00), which is a museum, not a lending library. 19
Community Centers
The local office is the Junta de Distrito Municipal de Bayahíbe, which publishes the culture page (patronales and the national flower). No community-center class schedule was found. 21

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
CLIC's 1 Mar 2026 median for Bayahíbe apartments is US$2,276/m² (291 listings; median unit US$165,000). A 40 m² studio at that median is about US$91,000. The series is not split by bedroom. 27
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
No outside-village series was published. La Romana's 1 Mar 2026 median is US$1,974/m² (301 listings). A 40 m² studio at that median is about US$79,000. 27
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
CLIC's March 2026 Bayahíbe median is US$2,276/m². SuperCasas listing 1434760 is a 1-bedroom of 53 m², under construction for 2026, at US$89,794 (about US$1,694/m²). 27 28
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
La Romana's March 2026 median is US$1,974/m². A 60 m² one-bedroom at that median is about US$118,400. No separate Bayahíbe-outskirts series was published. 27
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
No live 2-bedroom listing stayed up. At the March 2026 Bayahíbe median of US$2,276/m², an 80 m² apartment is about US$182,000. 27
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
At La Romana's March 2026 median of US$1,974/m², an 80 m² apartment is about US$158,000. 27
Corporate Tax
27% corporate income tax when income is under RD$1 billion. For fiscal years 2026, 2027 and 2028, income of RD$1 billion or more is taxed at 30%. A 1% assets tax applies when it is higher than corporate tax. 9
Dividend Withholding Tax
10% withholding on dividends paid to residents or non-residents, treated as a final tax. 11
Tax System
Territorial. Foreign-source income is generally not taxed, but residents are taxed on foreign investments and financial gains, and people who become residents only from the third year. Resident means more than 182 days in the calendar year. 7 8
Highest Income Tax Bracket
25% in 2026 on income above DOP 867,123 (the zero band runs to DOP 416,220). From 2027 the top rate is 27% above DOP 4,800,000. 7
VAT
ITBIS 18% on most goods and services. Ground passenger transport, electricity, water, housing rent and basic foods are among the exemptions. 10
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
No CFC rules. Related-party deals still have to meet transfer-pricing rules, which is a different test. 12
Property Tax
Individuals pay IPI at 1% a year on real estate above an indexed exemption. KPMG's 2026 note states that exemption as about USD 182,168, paid to DGII in two installments. Company property is in the 1% assets tax only when that tax exceeds corporate tax. 9 33
Property Transaction Tax
3% on a transfer of real estate, on the higher of the contract price and the DGII value. 10 33
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
There is no nomad rate. Foreign-source income is generally untaxed, but after you are resident (more than 182 days) foreign investment and financial gains are taxed from the third year, and Dominican-source income tops out at 25% in 2026. 7 8

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. BayahíbeSecondary
  2. City Population, Bayahíbe censusSecondary
  3. UK FCDO health adviceOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Dominican RepublicSecondary
  5. Claro fibra óptica sectorsOfficial
  6. Claro Libre and Libre Plus volumesOfficial
  7. PwC personal income tax, reviewed 25 Aug 2026Secondary
  8. PwC residence, reviewed 25 Aug 2026Secondary
  9. PwC corporate income tax, reviewed 25 Aug 2026Secondary
  10. PwC other taxes, ITBIS and transfer taxSecondary
  11. PwC dividend withholdingSecondary
  12. PwC group taxation and CFCSecondary
  13. Claro prepagoOfficial
  14. BCRD USD rate, 21 Oct 2026 closeOfficial
  15. Wikivoyage BayahibeSecondary
  16. Wikivoyage Bayahibe (German)Secondary
  17. Centro Médico Central RomanaOfficial
  18. US Embassy medical providersOfficial
  19. Altos de Chavón, Casa de CampoOfficial
  20. Parroquia Divina PastoraOfficial
  21. Junta Municipal de Bayahíbe, culturaOfficial
  22. Bayahibe destination, Ministry of TourismOfficial
  23. Vía RD-3Secondary
  24. Conectate Bayahíbe, 4 Feb 2026Secondary
  25. Arajet airportsOfficial
  26. Uber La RomanaOfficial
  27. CLIC apartment price per m², 1 Mar 2026Secondary
  28. SuperCasas 1-bedroom Bayahíbe, listing 1434760Listings
  29. Cervecería Nacional Dominicana beersOfficial
  30. Cerveza Presidente historyOfficial
  31. Bayahibe Village king roomOfficial
  32. SeavisTours BayahíbeOfficial
  33. KPMG Dominican Republic investment 2026, IPISecondary

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Colmado Junior (WhatsApp ordering for local staples) not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Bayahibe Fitness Center (Calle Eladia de la Cruz; 1,500 DOP/month) Hilton La Romana, on Playa Bayahíbe, lists a gym for guests (Conectate, 4 Feb 2026). No…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 25% 25% in 2026 on income above DOP 867,123 (the zero band runs to DOP 416,220). From 2027 the…
    • Highway Access Autovía del Este (Route 3) connects to Santo Domingo in 2 hours RD-3 (Autopista del Coral east of La Romana) has the Carretera Bayahíbe exit at km 8. The…
    • Historic Buildings The iconic Bayahibe Lighthouse (Bar/Restaurant) Parroquia Divina Pastora, consecrated in 1925, built entirely of wood brought from…
    • Historical Sites Cueva del Puente (Indigenous Taino cave paintings) Padre Nuestro, a freshwater cave in Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, is the cave the tourism…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 40-60 Mbps via fiber optics (Claro/Altice) Claro lists fiber in the sectors Bayahíbe Rural and Cadaqués Caribe, with symmetric plans…
    • Language Classes Spanish courses at local community schools No language school was found in Bayahíbe. Wikivoyage places Spanish courses in the major…
    • Laundry Services Lavandería Bayahibe (100 DOP per load, wash & fold) not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots The library at Altos de Chavón Regional Museum No public library was found. The nearest catalogued collection is the Altos de Chavón…
    • Local Brewery Cerveza Presidente (served at El Astillero) No brewery in Bayahíbe. The beer on sale is Presidente, launched in 1935 by Cervecería…
    • Local Heritage Fishing boat culture and handmade 'Cayucos' A fishing village founded in 1874 by Juan Brito, with a Taíno place-name, the Divina…
    • Local Markets Bayahibe Souvenir Market (Handmade crafts and Larimar) Altos de Chavón Market, last Saturday of the month, 10:00–16:00, for crafts and food. In…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Guagua station on Calle La Bahía (buses to La Romana and Higüey) There is no passenger railway. English Wikivoyage says take Romana Express from Santo…
    • Museums & Art Venues Altos de Chavón (Mediterranean-style village and art center, 15m away) Museo Arqueológico Regional at Altos de Chavón holds more than 3,000 pieces…
    • Music Scene Live Bachata at Colmado El Patio The amphitheater at Altos de Chavón books large concerts, and Casa de Campo says many of…
    • Must-See Landmarks The Bayahibe Rose (Pereskia quisqueyana) - National flower Parroquia Divina Pastora, the wooden church by the pier (consecrated 1925), Playa…
    • National Parks Nearby Cotubanamá National Park (walking access from Dominicus) Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, still called Parque Nacional del Este on older maps, lies…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Parque Nacional del Este (Cotubanamá) Parque Nacional Cotubanamá, reached by boat from the Bayahíbe pier: Saona Island, Catalina…
    • Networking Events Bayahibe Business Association monthly mixers; informal meetups at Chicuita Bar not set
    • Parcel Delivery Service Vimenpaq (in La Romana) not set
    • Popular International Cuisine La Piazetta (High-end Italian in Casa de Campo nearby) La Piazzetta (Italian) and Chilango Taqueria overlook the square at Altos de Chavón, Casa…
    • Population 3,500 5,618 at the 10 November 2022 census (2,838 men and 2,780 women), up from 2,260 in 2010…
    • Power 110V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets (US standard) 110 V, 60 Hz, plug types A and B (NEMA 1-15 and 5-15).
    • Property Tax 1% on value exceeding approx. $150,000 (IPI) Individuals pay IPI at 1% a year on real estate above an indexed exemption. KPMG's 2026…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3% of purchase price 3% on a transfer of real estate, on the higher of the contract price and the DGII value.
    • Public Transport Passes No passes; local Guaguas cost 100 DOP flat rate to La Romana No pass. Pay the guagua driver in cash. Wikivoyage's national range is RD$100–150 for a…
    • Regional Travel Expreso Romana bus to Santo Domingo (approx. 350 DOP) La Romana is about 16 km and 20 minutes west. Punta Cana is about an hour east on RD-3…
    • Religious Sites Parroquia San Estanislao (Altos de Chavón) Parroquia Divina Pastora, all-wood church consecrated in 1925 beside the bay, with a 1954…
    • SIM Card Claro (best coverage) or Altice; 10GB for 15 days ≈ 800 DOP Claro, Altice and Viva. Claro prepaid is contract-free. Libre Plus is 2 GB for 1 day, 5 GB…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Bayahibe harbor at sunset The wooden church and its rose garden look over the bay. Altos de Chavón, inside Casa de…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and onsite managers at Cadaques Caribe Bayahibe Village publishes rooms on its own booking site, including the US$54 king room…
    • Social Events for Expats Expats in Bayahibe/Dominicus Facebook Group events at Tracadero Beach Club not set
    • Street Art Colorful murals along Calle Juan Brito not set
    • Street Food Stalls Pica Pollo stalls near the baseball field The tourism board points visitors to local restaurants and artisan shops in the fishing…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $88,000) CLIC's 1 Mar 2026 median for Bayahíbe apartments is US$2,276/m² (291 listings; median unit…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $1,700 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $68,000) No outside-village series was published. La Romana's 1 Mar 2026 median is US$1,974/m² (301…
    • Table Tennis Spots Local community center near the school not set
    • Tap Water Not drinkable; 5-gallon bottled water (botellón) costs approx. 80 DOP Not drinkable. Use bottled or boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth. Wikivoyage…
    • Tax System Territorial tax system (only income earned in DR is taxed) Territorial. Foreign-source income is generally not taxed, but residents are taxed on…
    • Tech Repair Services Compumaster (La Romana for laptop/phone repair) not set
    • Theater Venues Altos de Chavón Amphitheater (Major international concerts) Altos de Chavón amphitheater, 5,000 seats, opened in 1982 with Frank Sinatra. Concertgoers…
    • Top International Airline JetBlue and Arajet (flying into LRM or PUJ) Punta Cana (PUJ), about an hour by road, is the international airport on RD-3. La Romana…
    • Top Regional Airline Sky High Aviation (serving Caribbean routes) Arajet flies from Punta Cana (PUJ) and Las Américas (SDQ) and has no domestic flights. PUJ…
    • VAT 18% (ITBIS) ITBIS 18% on most goods and services. Ground passenger transport, electricity, water…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Aibi Beach Bar (offers chickpeas burgers and salads) not set
    • Wine Bars Tiro al Blanco (Wine and Tapas) No wine bar was found in the village. The nearest listed dining rooms are at Altos de…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Kukuua Beach Club (sunrise yoga sessions) not set

    places replaced. Dropped The Hub, Saona Cafe, Bayahibe Fitness Center, Lavandería Bayahibe, Komida, Aibi, the lighthouse bar, Dream Casino and the invented coworking and expat lines. Lodging is Bayahibe Village at US$54 and the Dominicus resorts. Hospital is Clínica Canela and Centro Médico Central Romana in La Romana. Church is Parroquia Divina Pastora (1925). Park is Cotubanamá. Culture lines point at Altos de Chavón. Purchase medians are CLIC March 2026, US$2,276/m² in Bayahíbe and US$1,974/m² in La Romana. (booking.bayahibevillage.com, godominicanrepublic.com, casadecampo.com.do, clicinmobiliaria.com)

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